Shrimp Salad Special - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
1 stalk celery with leaves, chopped
2 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vinegar
2 Tbsp. mixed pickling spices or shrimp spice
1 sprig parsley
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
1 1/2 lb. uncooked fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 c. tarragon vinegar
1 c. celery
3 hard-boiled eggs, cut in eighths
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. drained capers

Preparation

Combine the first 8 ingredients; bring to a boil.
Add shrimp; cover and bring to boil.
Lower heat; simmer gently until shrimp turn pink (about 5 minutes).
Drain.
Add tarragon vinegar; let stand about 1/2 hour.
Drain thoroughly.
Add remaining ingredients; toss lightly.
Chill well.
Serve in lettuce cups; top with mayonnaise.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.